Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Paskenta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in California is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Paskenta to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency
• Fire communications training may be required for some assignments

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in California is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Paskenta to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.